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Biden Tests Positive For Covid, Cancels Speech in Las Vegas

President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday, the White House said.

The president, who was campaigning in Las Vegas, “is experiencing mild symptoms,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.

Biden “will be returning to Delaware where he will self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time,” she said.

“The White House will provide regular updates on the President’s status as he continues to carry out the full duties of the office while in isolation.”

Details later… 

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